Gabriela Hearst Officially Confirmed to Exit Chloé

After a three-year run with Parisian fashion house, Gabriela Hearst is stepping down from Creative Director of Chloé. Under Hearst's leadership, Chloé became a leading luxury brand in regard to sustainable initiatives and saw a noticeable increase in revenue. The French fashion house became the first luxury fashion label to achieve the Corp B Certification in 2021 — an achievement handed only to those who practice positive social and environmental impact to the highest degree.

On the fashion front, Hearst celebrated Chloé's timeless minimalism and French roots, bringing an effortless elegance to each collection — though it was still suited for the modern-day woman. 

Sources told WWD that the split was amicable, as Hearst is wished all the best as she focuses on her eponymous label and other projects. Her final collection Chloé will be during Paris Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2024 season this fall. 

Going out on a high note, Chloé is also partnering with Angelina Jolie's newest fashion venture Atelier Jolie for an exclusive ready-to-wear collection. Co-designed by Hearst and Jolie, the partnership upholds both brands' social commitments respectively, reinforcing Chloé's push for sustainability and Atelier Jolie's founding principle on ethical practices. 

"From the moment I heard about Angelina’s vision for Atelier Jolie, I believed in it," Hearst said in a statement. "It is a way to elevate others through the beauty of garment-making and her deep respect for the environment. It’s an honour for me that Chloé will be the first collaborator for Atelier Jolie, as both have high ideals for the betterment of our species. That is the reason why I love both Angelina and Chloé so deeply."

The collection will focus on eveningwear encapsulated with a timeless aesthetic. Some of the pieces will be produced from the work of artisans from a Fair Trade enterprise while numerous pieces will be crafted out of deadstock and eco-friendly materials.